Name: LDN_LAB Deep Tech for Good
Start: 2018-09-02T23:59:00-04:00
End: 2018-09-09T02:59:00-04:00
Location: Facebook

We're inviting tech startups to join us at Facebook.

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LDN_LAB Deep Tech for Good

LDN_LAB is open for Chapter 2. We’re on the hunt for the most exciting deep tech for good startups to join us at LDN_LAB,
a dedicated space in Facebook’s London office.

From November, we're opening our doors for a 12-week programme to help you achieve your business goals, with training and mentorship from our Facebook team, our partner Bethnal Green Ventures, and a range of other top professionals.

Applications are open until Sunday 9th September 11:59pm. We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Supporting the UK startup scene...

Building on the success of Chapter 1, we want to continue to help thriving startups in the UK. The vibrant startup ecosystem in the UK is alive with talented and diverse entrepreneurs – we want to meet you, collaborate with you and help you on your journey to success.

...to harness the power of Deep Tech for Good

We are looking for companies that are harnessing the power of deep technology to have a transformation impact on the world, and create positive social change, for example, through the use of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, robotics and voice recognition.

We believe there is a huge opportunity for deep technologies to address the world's biggest challenges and impact the lives of millions.

We're looking for ambitious startups who

Use pioneering technology to create positive social change

Have a skilled and passionate team in place

Demonstrate progress in product, growth and revenue

Are based in the UK

The benefits

The LDN_LAB programme will offer a range of benefits and opportunities for the development of your business, including:

Office space

Up to 5 of your team will move into our London office at Rathbone Square.

Training

You’ll receive access to Facebook’s internal training and workshops across product, marketing and technology, to name just a few of the topics.

Business advice

You'll learn about scaling your business and get insights into how Facebook works as a company.

Expert mentorship

You'll meet with Facebook experts on a weekly basis, and get exclusive access to advice from high-profile executives.

Peer support

It's a great chance to network with other innovative tech startups and join a vibrant tech for good community in London and beyond.

Showcase event

Showcase marks the end of the programme. It’s an afternoon of celebration where you showcase your startup to an audience of mentors, partners, investors and supporters.

Key dates

Applications are now closed.

Interviews will take place between Monday 24th September - Friday 28th September.

The 12-week programme will run for the following period:
Part 1: Monday 12th November - Friday 5th December
Part 2: Monday 7th January - Friday 1st February
Part 3: Monday 4th February - Friday 1st March

If you have any questions, please email ldn_lab@fb.com

"LDN_LAB is part of Facebook's commitment to investing time, talent and resources into the UK startup community. We're excited to be opening our doors again for the launch of Chapter 2."

— Julien Decot, Director Platform Partnerships

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